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County tax profile · 2026 · Census ACS + IRS data

Property Tax & Income in Winona County, Minnesota

Winona County has an effective property tax rate of 0.93%. On the median home value of $235,400, that's roughly $2,180 per year. Median household income is $70,744.

Effective Property Tax Rate1
0.93%
median tax $2,180 ÷ median home $235,400
Median Home Value1
$235,400
owner-occupied
Median Household Income1
$70,744
per-capita $38,508
Est. Annual Tax on Median Home1
$2,180
at 0.93% effective rate

What you'll pay, at a glance

Property taxes are the largest local tax most homeowners pay. The effective rate measures the real tax bill as a share of home value — a more useful number than the nominal “mill rate,” because assessment practices vary county to county.

MetricWinona CountyMinnesota (state context)
Effective property tax rate10.93%0.98%
Median home value1$235,400—
State income tax3top rate 9.85%top rate 9.85%
State sales tax38.14% combined8.14% combined

How this is calculated

The effective property tax rate is the median real-estate tax bill divided by the median home value — both for owner-occupied homes, from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS 5-year estimates)1. Median income is also from the ACS1. Federal and state income-tax figures use IRS2 and Tax Foundation3 data.

About Winona County, MN

In Winona County, Minnesota, homes sell for a median of $235,400, and the annual property tax bill on such a home comes to about $2,180. That works out to an effective rate of 0.926%, which sits below Minnesota's statewide median of 0.985% and places the county 60th among the state's 87 counties. Buyers weighing a move here will find the tax load lighter than what many other Minnesota counties charge, though it still exceeds the national median of 0.794%. With median household income at $70,744 and per-capita income at $38,508, the yearly tax bill amounts to roughly three percent of household earnings. Communities like Lewiston and Dakota anchor parts of the county, offering small-town settings within reach of larger employers. For someone comparing affordability across the region, the combination of mid-range home prices and a below-average tax rate makes Winona County worth a look.

Frequently asked questions

What is the property tax rate in Winona County, MN?
The effective rate is 0.93% — meaning the median tax bill equals about 0.93% of the median home value.
How much are property taxes on a median home?
On the median home ($235,400), the estimated annual bill is about $2,180.
Is Winona County's rate high or low?
Compare it to the state median of 0.98% and the national average near 1.1%.
How does the effective rate differ from my mill rate?
A mill rate is the nominal levy per $1,000 of assessed value. The effective rate reflects what you actually pay after exemptions and assessments — it's the median tax bill as a share of median home value, so it better predicts your real cost.
Will a reassessment raise my tax bill?
Not necessarily. If your home's assessed value rises, your bill can go up, but only if the mill rate and exemptions stay flat. Contact the Winona County assessor's office to review your current assessment.
Can I appeal my property tax assessment?
Yes. Most counties allow an appeal when you believe the assessed value exceeds the market value. File with the Winona County assessor within the local deadline, typically with comparable sales as evidence.
Sources
[1] U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year (2023) — Median home value (B25077), median real-estate taxes (B25103), median household income (B19013), per-capita income (B19301).
[2] IRS — Statistics of Income — County income, AGI, and real-estate taxes paid.
[3] Tax Foundation — State income, sales, corporate, and estate/inheritance tax rates.